HeyRuaHow to say “provision” in Irish
- Irish:
- soláthar
- English:
- provision, supply, gathering
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- soláthair, to provide (ag soláthar, providing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUL-aw-har” /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠaːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- soláthairtí (provisions)
- Genitive singular:
- soláthair, an tsoláthair (e.g. slabhra an tsoláthair, the supply chain)
- Genitive plural:
- soláthairtí, na soláthairtí (e.g. liosta na soláthairtí, the list of supplies)
What does “soláthar” mean?
“Soláthar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- provision
- The act of providing or supplying something; verbal noun of the verb 'soláthair'.Also: supply, providing, supplying, procurement.
2 other meanings: supply or gathering
- 2supply
- An amount of something that is provided or available, such as food, water or energy.Also: supplies, stock.
- 3gathering
- The act of gathering or collecting things together, such as food or material.Also: collection, collecting.
Other Irish words for provision: soláthar (supply)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Soláthar” as a verbal noun
After ag, soláthar means providing: it is the verbal noun of the verb soláthair (to provide). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Soláthar” with the article
The plural of provision in Irish is soláthairtí. Here is soláthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Soláthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soláthar, the Irish word for provision.
Other nouns in Irish
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Provision in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for provision?
The Irish for provision is soláthar (pronounced “SUL-aw-har”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soláthairtí. Depending on context it can also mean supply or gathering.
How do you pronounce soláthar in Irish?
Soláthar is said like “SUL-aw-har” (IPA /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠaːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of provision in Irish?
The plural of soláthar is soláthairtí; with the article, na soláthairtí means “the provisions”. The genitive plural is soláthairtí, as in liosta na soláthairtí (the list of supplies).
Does soláthar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Soláthar can mean provision, supply or gathering, depending on context; the first is the most common. Soláthar also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning supply.
Why does soláthar change to sholáthar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sholáthar. After ár (our) it stays ár soláthar, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'soláthar' and 'soláthraí'?
'Soláthar' is the supply or the act of providing, while 'soláthraí' is the supplier or provider, as in 'soláthraí seirbhíse' (service provider).
